Braxton impersonator still in jail, promoter arrested
Toni Braxton tribute artist Trina Johnson-Finn remains in a Suriname prison awaiting trial, while promoter Angel Ventura has been arrested over the fake gig.…
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Another Thriller lawsuit for Jacko
Ola Ray, who played Michael Jackson's girlfriend in the Thriller video, is suing Jackson and his production company for a promised share of the video's profits.…
Italian prosecutors considering their own Pirate Bay action
Italian music industry bodies are reportedly talking to prosecutors about a civil and criminal case against The Pirate Bay founders, following their Swedish conviction.…
C-Murder "walking a tightrope" says judge
A US judge warned C-Murder he is walking a tightrope but refused to return him to jail before his retrial, while also rejecting his lawyer's request to withdraw.…
Tweedy responds to former Wilco-mate lawsuit
Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has disputed a lawsuit by former bandmate Jay Bennett over unpaid royalties, saying he does not know what the claims are based on.…
Iron Maiden sue over "confusingly similar" comic
Iron Maiden are reportedly suing an American publisher over a comic called Iron And The Maiden, which they say is confusingly similar to their name.…
Carter admits u-turn on Digital Rights Agency proposals
Communications Minister Stephen Carter admits his proposed Digital Rights Agency is being reconsidered after negative industry reaction, having previously published the Digital Britain report.…
Madonna's adoption appeal is adjourned
The appeal over Madonna's bid to adopt a second Malawian child has been adjourned, with no date set for a decision, while a man claiming to be the girl's father seeks custody.…
50 Cent cleared of involvement in home fire
Police and insurance investigators have cleared 50 Cent of involvement in a fire at his Long Island home, after his estranged ex-girlfriend had accused him of arson.…
Former Wilco member sues over unpaid royalties
Former Wilco multi-instrumentalist Jay Bennett is suing frontman Jeff Tweedy for breach of contract and unpaid royalties, seeking $50,000 in damages.…
Winehouse wins injunction to keep paps at bay
Amy Winehouse has secured an injunction against paparazzi photographers, including those linked to Big Pictures agency, who follow her or photograph her near her London home.…
Amy collapses, needed a drink (water though)
Amy Winehouse was treated for dehydration in hospital in St Lucia after fainting while running around with children.…